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Three Muslim teenagers from Kyeinnipyin refugee camp in Rakhine State, Myanmar, have been kidnapped by an unidentified group on July 19th, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of 10 million kyat for each of them, leaving the distraught family seeking…

On August 1, 2023, the US blacklisted two Chinese firms, Camel Group, a battery manufacturer, and Chenguang Biotech Group, a spice and extract manufacturer, over accusations of forced labor practices targeting the Uighur minority.  The sanctions aim to promote accountability…

The British government has identified the killing of Izadis by the extremist Sunnis of ISIS in Iraq in 2014 as “genocide” against this religious minority. The British Foreign Ministry issued this statement on the eve of the 9th anniversary of…

The deputy governor of Holy Karbala, Jassim al-Fatlawi, announced, on Wednesday, that the government has begun its early preparations for the commemoration of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. Al-Fatlawi explained that these preparations are represented by developing the roads, taken by the…

At least 5 people have been killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes in India’s Haryana State, on Monday. Amongst the 5 people two police personnel were also killed according to Reuters. The tensions in India have been at an all time high…

The United Nations has registered an official complaint against Turkey to the Human Rights Council for its airstrikes on civilian hospitals in Iraq. This case, which took two years to prepare, is the first complaint filed regarding Turkish airstrikes against…

In an alarming move, China’s campaign to suppress religious freedom is now targeting famous mosques. The recent closure and partial demolition of the grand mosque in Shadian, this month, after returning Hui Muslim pilgrims found it in ruins, signify a…

This year, followers of Ahlul-Bayt from various Shiite cities of Saudi Arabia held mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of the Master of the Martyrs and his faithful companions. Report: After several years of severe restrictions imposed by the Saudi government…

His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani has sent a letter to Pope Francis, following a letter he received from the latter on the second year of their meeting. In his letter, the Grand Ayatollah Al-Sistani stressed the importance…

The special mourning ritual of Tuwairij will be held on the afternoon of Husseini Ashura, as in previous years. Tuwairij procession is the most famous mourning group, originating from “Hindiya” region, 10 kilometers southeast of Karbala. This group is considered…